A long distance relationship can be a real challenge. However, for some couples it can make a relationship stronger (as the saying goes, ‘distance makes the heart grow fonder’). Here’s how you can keep your relationship thriving when you’re both miles apart. Communicate regularly If you’re not talking to each other regularly and filling each other in on one another’s lives, you’ll soon drift apart. You should try to communicate daily if possible, even if it’s just for a couple minutes. This could be via the phone or video-messaging or simply messaging each other on Facebook. In order to work around each other’s schedules, try to plan a time each…

If the man in your life is one of those people who’s notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, you’re probably already not looking forward to the Christmas period. Finding that perfect gift for an awkward recipient is a challenge, and one that you won’t want to spend too much time fretting over. However, there are some basic gift buying tips that should help you find the right one. Read on to find out more about how you should approach this challenge. Go Back to Basics First of all, you should try to go back to basics and think about the gift ideas that you know they will like. There are…

One of the best things in life? Love of course! Harder and harder to come by these days as the world gets larger. That should mean that there are more opportunities than ever to find love. But it also means there are more chances of getting into a tough relationship. However, when you’re in a long distance relationship there’s never a dull moment. You’re always trying to make out to see each other, travelling to different countries and getting used to their culture. It might have just been something new and fresh in the beginning but it can get pretty serious. There is a stigma that long distance relationships don’t…

If you have recently graduated from University and are heading back home, the chances are that you’ll be looking for something to do pretty quickly, so that you can get out on your own. After living away at University, moving back in with mum and dad can be a necessity, but not what you have planned long term. Which is why it is a good idea to have a plan on how you are going to save to be able to afford to move out. As much as mum helping with the laundry and cooking meals is convenient, moving out and having a place of your own can help you…

Birthdays are always exciting affairs. It’s an opportunity to celebrate with your loved one that comes around every year. But one aspect of birthdays can be relatively stressful – choosing the right gift. Even when you know someone really well, finding something that they will truly appreciate can prove pretty difficult. So, to help you out, here are a few different ideas that should go down a treat! A Watch If you fancy splashing the cash, you could take a look at a few different watches. Watches are always a great idea. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they’re functional too. Many also retain their value, making them an…

Getting engaged is possibly one of the most exciting parts of your life! You are with someone you love, and when they finally pop the question you feel overjoyed by the journey you are about to embark on. So what next? We all know how stressful planning a wedding can be, so we wanted to share with you some of the ways that you can start planning your wedding and enjoy the process. Do Your Research Now you’re engaged, one of the first things to think about is the type of wedding you want to have. This can help you to determine other aspects of the wedding itself. It is a…

A wedding is just one day, but a marriage is supposed to last forever. Unfortunately, for around half of all couples, this isn’t the case. For whatever reason, between forty and fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce, and unless you want yours to go the same way, you need to build a secure relationship and foundation for marriage before you get hitched. Of course, every couple and relationship is different, but, for most, there are certain experiences that you need to go through to form a strong and lasting bond. Here are eight things you and your partner should do. 1. Be Open About Your Pasts Marriages are…

You have a lot of relationships in your life, and many of them are really important for the future. It is important to focus on strengthening your important bonds and making time for the people in your life who matter. You are going to have a lot of important relationships in your life, and you need to make sure you think about how you can get the best possible outcome for these relationships. You need to think about what is important in your life, and the more you can do to nurture the strong and positive bonds you have, the better it’s going to be for everyone. So, focus on…

During our lives, we will meet people who will bring every shade of colour into our life. Some people can bring the brightest of colours – we feel light, happy and uplifted while being around them. Meanwhile others can bring us the darkest of colours – we feel low, miserable and incredibly down. You can learn to live happily only when you learn the true colours of certain people. If you want to lead a happy life and have positive vibes around you, then you need to consider the types of people you spend your time with. Of course there are two-faced people out there unfortunately, who smile sweetly while…

Have you started to feel trapped in your relationship? Do you and your partner fight a lot? Do you feel uncomfortable in your partners presence? Do you dread spending time with your partner? Has the love stopped exciting you? If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions, there’s a high possibility you’re in a toxic relationship. Toxic relationships usually don’t start this way, they happen gradually over time. Here’s how to recognise a few characteristics of a toxic relationship, and how to get out of one. Recognising A Toxic Relationship Constant Criticism And Playing The Blame Game No one is perfect, and no relationship is either! However,…